The company stated that the agreement builds on the strong foundation of Mindhive’s ongoing collaboration with JBS Couros in the US.
Mindhive has finished installation of its first wet-blue leather grading machine at JBS Couros in Brazil. The technology is capable of processing up to 360 hides per line, per hour, and working with a grading accuracy rate exceeding 91%.
Guilherme Motta, CEO of JBS’s Leather Division, added: “JBS Couros is committed to continually enhancing efficiency of our production lines. The implementation of Mindhive Global’s technology will allow us to set new standards for leather grading, ensuring that every hide meets the highest criteria for our global customers. This partnership will help us lead the way in modernising leather processing and delivering excellence in every batch.”
Mindhive’s system inspects and classifies hides within four seconds, mapping defects across 25-plus defect classes, ensuring consistent, high-quality results, according to the company.
This partnership will optimise JBS Couros’ wet-blue leather grading process by delivering reliable grading through Mindhive’s advanced artificial intelligence and machine vision technology.
JBS Couros processes wet-blue hides for the automotive, furniture, footwear and leather goods industries. By standardising the grading process, the partnership aims to maximise operational efficiency and strengthen JBS Couros’ position as a global leader in leather production.
James Bayly, CEO of Mindhive Global, described the deal as a pivotal moment for the company: “This partnership with JBS Couros is truly game-changing for us. At Mindhive, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class leather grading solutions. By collaborating with JBS Couros, we are demonstrating the global scalability and reliability of our AI-powered system, and we are excited to help standardise and optimize their leather production processes.”
JBS Couros will benefit from Mindhive’s precise, data-driven approach. This grading solution allows for verified classification, early-stage decision-making, and standardised grading across large-scale operations, eliminating the need for repetitive sorting and reducing waste. With centralised dashboards, JBS Couros will be able to benchmark performance across sites and optimize yield.
